Victory Now — Pastor Rick Mendez
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Pastor Rick Mendez delivers a powerful message titled 'Victory Now' on the Foothill Christian American Canyon podcast, emphasizing that believers already possess spiritual victory through faith in Jesus Christ. He challenges listeners to shift from a mindset of fear, negativity, and worldly distractions to one rooted in eternal perspective and gratitude. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 15 and 1 John 5, Pastor Rick affirms that death has been defeated, sin's power broken, and believers have already overcome the world through faith. He urges Christians to live with optimism, consistency, and joy—rejecting the 'glass half empty' mentality—and to actively praise God even in hardship, as worship shifts focus from problems to Jesus. The sermon also warns against hidden sin and the temporary nature of earthly achievements, highlighting that a good name and godly character are the most lasting legacies. The message culminates in a call to action: step forward in faith, accept the victory already given, and live with eternity in mind.
You already have victory in Christ—don’t wait for heaven to experience it.
Praise God in your lowest moments to shift focus from problems to His power.
A good name and integrity are more valuable than wealth or inheritance.
Consistent faith and obedience, not perfection, lead to lasting spiritual victory.
Live with eternity in mind: your legacy is defined by character, not possessions.
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The World Is a Mess—But You Have Victory Now
“You have the victory now. You don't have to wait until you get to heaven to have the victory.”
The Enemy Wants to Steal Your Victory
Rick warns that negativity, discouragement, and societal pressures are tools the enemy uses to steal joy and faith. He calls out the 'Debbie Downer' mentality and urges believers to reject it, reminding them that God’s victory is already theirs.
Victory Through Christ: The Biblical Foundation
“Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?”
Living with Eternity in Mind
“A good name is worth far more than rubies, more than Bitcoin, more than stocks, more than gold bars.”
The Power of Praise and Trust
The sermon emphasizes that praise is not just emotion but spiritual warfare. When we praise God in hardship, we shift our focus from our situation to Jesus. Rick encourages listeners to trust God’s promise of rest and to stop dwelling in the rearview mirror of past pain.
“You have the victory now. You don't have to wait until you get to heaven to have the victory.”
“Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?”
“A good name is worth far more than rubies, more than Bitcoin, more than stocks, more than gold bars.”
Host
Pastor Rick Mendez
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1 Corinthians 15
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1 John 5
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Pastor Matt Monroe
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Matthew 11
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Victor
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Proverbs 22:1
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Foothill Christian American Canyon
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Jerry Sandusky
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Ravi Zacharias
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